So, um, yeah. About a year ago I scanned a 1917 National Cloak & Suit Co. catalog that I have. And uploaded the files. And forgot to ever link them from my main page. Or tell anyone about them. oops!
Just in Time for Gatsby
Sarah at Mode Historique found this wonderful overview of vintage makeup styles of the 1920s, 30s, 40s, and 50s from Besame Cosmetics. You may need to register to see it.
Speaking of which, has anyone tried their lipsticks? It looks like the reds are a lot brighter than their color swatches (compare the color swatches to their models (again, you may have to register) — I’m a cranberry girl rather than an orange-red girl — but I’m tempted to try their Merlot shade. Anyways!
FINALLY
Special edition DVD of Titanic is coming Oct. 25. I’m so glad they’re including the Celine Dion video — that’s what I’ve been waiting for all these years. (Sarcasm! sarcasm!)
For SF Bay Area People
If you’re interested in Art Deco or Japanese fashion, you’ll want to check out two exhibits at the UC Berkeley Art Museum: Meiji a la Mode: A Modernizing Japan, 1868–1912 (Aug. 24 2005 – Dec. 23 2005) and Taisho Chic: Japanese Modernity, Nostalgia, and Deco (Sept. 14 2005 – Dec. 23 2005). Taisho Chic has a book that’s been out for a few months. I leafed through it a while back and it was really gorgeous; I think this exhibition should be great.
I Swear I Didn’t
I did NOT just drop a large amount of money on some really cute vintage-style dresses (and a smart flower pin) at Trashy Diva. I swear I didn’t. It would also be wrong of me to direct your attention to Manifesto Clothing’s new styles, and also to point out that they do custom work (nor should I tell you that they recently custom made me – oh the joy of not doing it myself! – a very smart 1940s style dress). Nope. I’m keeping my mouth (and wallet) shut. You can’t prove anything.